Plume Australis, Banksia coccinea Photograph - Limited Edition of 30

Franca Turrin is an Australian fine artist, who is a finalist in this year’s Australian National Photographic Portrait Prize and her digital placemaking art is currently screening in Federation Square and Bunjil Place, Melbourne. As a contemporary artist her work illustrates the overlooked beauty of the everyday and reimagines a futuristic celestial world through the lens of colour and light. Her themes are derived from the Australian landscape and flora. With over 30 years’ experience in the photographic industry, Franca has a foundation in traditional film, advertising, and portraiture. Franca’s work has been recognised by the Australian National Photographic Portrait Gallery (finalist, 2023), Photo Collective Australian Photography Awards (finalist, 2021), The Australian Institute of Professional Photographers (Master + awards -2013 ), RMIT University (1995 / 1994)